Chris Sutton and Alan Shearer make West Ham, Brentford and Fulham predictions as 'impossible' claim made

Another big weekend of Premier League football lies in wait, and we have some big games on the docket for each of Brentford and Fulham. The Bees are one point of eighth place, which could be a Conference League spot, and Fulham are two points off.

With just three games remaining including this weekend, both teams need to keep winning to keep their European dreams alive. Elsewhere, West Ham face Manchester United in a game that will see two underperforming clubs try to claw back some credit. Here we round up the predictions from BBC Sport’s Chris Sutton and Betfair’s Alan Shearer for all of those games.

Fulham vs Everton

Chris Sutton

“I was at Goodison Park for Everton's draw with Ipswich last week and although the result was disappointing, they played well enough to win. If Everton had taken their chances they would have had the points wrapped up before Ipswich got back into the game. As I've said before though, I don't think it's a bad thing that they have not sustained their early form under David Moyes because that would paint a false picture of how strong their squad is, and it needs a serious overhaul in the summer.

“Moyes definitely lifted things when he took over in January but he has got some big decisions to make about who stays and goes, and it feels like a few players are on trial at the moment, with their futures uncertain. As for Fulham, well I've found them almost impossible to call for most of the season, especially at home, but I am going to back Marco Silva's side to take the points here.

“They will have a go at Everton and, with James Tarkowski injured, I don't think the Toffees will hold out. Prediction: 2-1.”

Alan Shearer

“Fulham are trying to get European football, Everton are safe so I'm going to go for a draw. Prediction: Draw.”

Ipswich Town vs Brentford

Chris Sutton

“Ipswich did well to fight back for a draw against Everton last week but this is a really tough game for them. Brentford are such a dynamic team and now they have got Kevin Schade scoring as well as Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, so it is going to be hard to keep them quiet.

“The Bees recovered from 2-0 down to win 4-3 when they played Ipswich at home in October, with Mbeumo scoring the winner in the 96th minute. That was a big blow for the Tractor Boys at the time, but I don't think this will be anywhere near as close. Brentford have won three games in a row, and this will make it four. Prediction: 0-2.”

Alan Shearer

“Away win because of the form that Brentford are in and the forward players they have, I'd be surprised if that wasn't an away win. A couple of Brentford's players have been linked with moves away this summer and It'll be tough to keep them, we know the way Brentford operate. If someone pays enough then one or two players may be gone but Thomas Frank has done an amazing job. For Brentford to be a stable Premier League club and have so many exciting players - that tells you what type of job he's done and he's a really nice guy too. Prediction: Brentford to Win .”

Manchester United vs West Ham

Chris Sutton

“I am not sure who would want to watch this game? Manchester United's second string versus such a poor West Ham side with nothing to play for is not exactly essential viewing, is it? The Europa League final is going to be Ruben Amorim's focus for the rest of the season and Brentford made the most of that when they beat a weakened United team last weekend. I am not sure the Hammers are as dynamic as Brentford in attack, however, so they may not be capable of doing the same thing.

“A lot depends on the United team selection, though. It is hard enough making predictions anyway, but its even harder when there could be mass changes, and you don't know whether it is the United first team who are going to play, or be more like the youth team. That makes this more of a guess, when I am used to applying science to my predictions, but I wish I had gone for West Ham to draw with Tottenham last week, and I am not going to make the same mistake this time. Prediction: 1-1.”

Alan Shearer

“What a tough one to call. Man United will be through to the Europa League final and West Ham I'm not impressed with at all so for that reason I'll go for a draw. Prediction: Draw.”

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